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Getting a Neurostimulator for Gastroparesis

Implanting the Enterra® Therapy system typically takes 1 to 2 hours under general anesthesia. Your doctor will try to place the device in an area that’s comfortable and cosmetically acceptable to you. After surgery, your doctor can adjust your settings to give you as much relief as possible.

Is It Right for You?

Please talk to your doctor about whether gastric electrical stimulation is right for you.
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Insurance Coverage

Many health insurance companies pay for gastric electrical stimulation. Approval before implantation is highly recommended.
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Surgery: What to Expect

Your doctor is the best person to answer any questions you have about the surgery.
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Questions and Answers

Answers to common questions about the procedure and therapy.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received Enterra Therapy. They share first-hand what life was like for them before and while receiving treatment.
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Humanitarian Device: The Enterra® Therapy system for gastric electrical stimulation is authorized by Federal law for use in treatment of chronic intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated. What does this mean?

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 4 Jan 2012

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